SR 157 over Eel River Overflow
FairOwen County, Indiana · 02.19 N SR 48 · Structure no. 027970
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 335 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 157 over Eel River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 157 over Eel River Overflow in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2027. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 157 over Eel River Overflow built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is SR 157 over Eel River Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 157 over Eel River Overflow carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 157 over Eel River Overflow?
The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 157 over Eel River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.